The Watchman
الحارس
Synopsis
In a suspenseful and dramatic setting, the story unfolds around a night guard who develops feelings for a beautiful widow in the neighborhood he watches over during the night. In the same residence, a painter resides who creates a painting for her. Believing there is a connection between the painter and the widow, the night guard proposes to her, but she rejects him. Subsequently, a burglary occurs in the house, resulting in the theft of the painting. However, a fire breaks out in the night guard's own house, ultimately aiding in the revelation of his crime.
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- Director
- Khalil Shawki
- Original Title
- الحارس
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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What is The Watchman about?
In a suspenseful and dramatic setting, the story unfolds around a night guard who develops feelings for a beautiful widow in the neighborhood he watches over during the night. In the same residence, a painter resides who creates a painting for her. Believing there is a connection between the painter and the widow, the night guard proposes to her, but she rejects him. Subsequently, a burglary occurs in the house, resulting in the theft of the painting. However, a fire breaks out in the night guard's own house, ultimately aiding in the revelation of his crime.
Who directed The Watchman?
The Watchman was directed by Khalil Shawki.
Who stars in The Watchman?
The principal cast of The Watchman includes Mekki Al-Badri, Zaynab Qassim Hawl, Karim Awad, Fadil Khalel, Zainab.
When was The Watchman released and how long is it?
The Watchman was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.